Explore career paths in banking and financial services
Banking and finance firms look for candidates with a whole range of skills and backgrounds as this brings diverse ideas and thought processes to an organisation.
Introduction to careers in banking and financial services
The banking sector is a multibillion dollar industry in Australia, employing over 400,000 workers around the country.
Australia is a sophisticated economy that’s part of the fastest-growing region in the world, which means the banking and financial services industry holds enormous opportunity for graduates.
Banking and financial services industry overview
Australia is a sophisticated economy that’s part of the fastest-growing region in the world, which means the industry ho…
What to do if you haven't studied finance
Interested in banking but didn't study finance? No worries – this article by GradAustralia shows you how different degre…
What’s the difference between commercial and investment banks?
The banking sector is a multibillion dollar industry in Australia, employing over 400,000 workers around the country.
Banking and financial services industry overview
Australia is a sophisticated economy that’s part of the fastest-growing region in the world, which means the industry ho…
What to do if you haven't studied finance
Interested in banking but didn't study finance? No worries – this article by GradAustralia shows you how different degre…
What’s the difference between commercial and investment banks?
The banking sector is a multibillion dollar industry in Australia, employing over 400,000 workers around the country.
Career stories
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Free short course trials
Before you decide on next steps, jump in and test the waters with these free short courses
Ever wondered what it's like to study banking and finance? Now's your chance to find out! Jump in and learn key concepts from leading course providers.
This course readies you for a career as an actuary in finance, investments, banking or insurance.
Explore the fundamentals of contemporary international macroeconomy including trade, exchange rate systems, international financial policy and open macroeconomy.
Career pathways
This is where the rubber hits the road! Check out if you're inspired by these career pathways in banking and financial services?
Some of them are even recruiting students straight out of secondary school. If you like what you see, why not get in touch to learn more!? These employers would love to hear from you!
Related degrees
So you've decided you might like to pursue banking and financial services further? Check out these related courses!
While further study is no longer always a prerequisite for a career in banking and financial services, some courses can help launch your career to new levels!
Bachelor
If you're unable to start this course in Australia, due to COVID-19 restrictions, you can start this course on-campus at Monash University Malaysia in semester one 2021, then continue in Australia once restrictions are eased. Find out more.
Bachelor
Under new national regulations, people looking to start their career as a financial planner will need to study a FASEA-approved degree from 2019.
Diploma
Develop relevant industry-standard skills for a range of careers in the financial services sector.